The USDA announced a reversal of its earlier plan, stating it cannot legally use its contingency fund to provide SNAP benefits for over 42 million people in November during the government shutdown. This decision contradicts its previous guidance and places November benefits in jeopardy, despite calls from lawmakers and experts to utilize available funds and transfer authority.
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